Nursing at CRU - UAB · 2019-08-30 · Nursing services of the CRU facilitate research through the delivery of expert nursing care and by providing resources necessary to assist the

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Goals

Services

1. Deliver services that meet the needs of the principal investigator

2. Provide skilled, safe, efficient and compassionate care

3. Conduct quality research

• Administration of investigational medications

• Assessment & Monitoring• Glucose Tolerance Testing• Resting Metabolic Rate Testing• Height, Weight, Vital Signs • Questionnaire Administration• Phlebotomy • Patient Education• PK, PD, and PG sampling• Point of Care Testing i.e., ECG, urine

pregnancy testing, glucose monitoring

CCTS Clinical Research UnitJolene Lewis, MSN, RN-BCUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Nursing services of the CRU facilitate research through the delivery of expert nursing care and by providingresources necessary to assist the principal investigator in the successful completion of their research study. Weoffer a variety of nursing procedures and our nursing staff is very familiar with the research process. We will gladlymeet with you to discuss your protocol and answer any questions you may have about our services.

Hours

Equipment

Outpatient (JT15):Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PMSaturday By Appointment

12 hour PK testing is available, please inquireInpatient: Admissions are scheduled through the Nurse Manager, Jolene Lewis.

• ECG machine• Exam table• Metabolic Monitor for resting metabolic rate• YSI machine• Weight scale for both standing and

wheelchair bound participants• Glucometer• Infusion pumps• Syringe pumps• Propaq & vital sign monitors• Otoscope and ophthalmoscope

Nursing at CRU

Core Director: Burt Nabors, MD | Nurse Manager: Jolene Lewis, MSN, RN-BC | Email: jelewis@uabmc.edu | Phone: 934-7817

FacilitiesOutpatient Appointments: The CRU has outpatient facilities on JT15, which includes an infusion suite with six infusion chairs and five exam/procedure rooms.Inpatient Admissions: Inpatients are admitted to the 8th floor of the Medical Education Building (MEB). Admissions are scheduled through the Nurse Manager, Jolene Lewis.

Outpatient FacilitiesJT15